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A unique alternative to standard TV production courses, with this fresh and effective approach students plan, shoot, act, edit, and produce their own television segments. The lessons supplement the coursework presented in Teaching TV Production in a Digital World: Integrating Media Literacy and include a variety of exercises such as fill-in-the-blanks, checklists, and background research. Grades 9-12. Now students can learn how to produce television clips, operate cameras and audio equipment, and understand the principles of visual design. A unique alternative to standard TV production courses, with this fresh and effective approach students plan, shoot, act, edit, and produce their own television segments. The lessons supplement the coursework presented in Teaching TV Production in a Digital World: Integrating Media Literacy and include a variety of exercises such as fill-in-the-blanks, checklists, and background research. Eight class projects and several activities will make this an informative, fun, and educational experience for students and teachers. By the close of the course, students' portfolios will be bursting with their own PSAs, commercials, still shots, instructional videos, weather reports, news interviews, and more. Grades 9-12.